NATALIE COLE HAS A NEW KIDNEY: Singer underwent ‘successful transplant’ surgery will suspend summer tour to recuperate.
Natalie Cole is the recipient of a brand new kidney, according to an announcement Wednesday from her reps. The 59-year-old singer underwent successful kidney transplant surgery, her camp stated without any further details at press time. Cole will reportedly postpone her summer tour as she recovers. The daughter of the late Nat King Cole has been receiving dialysis three times a week since September. She still continued her concert tour in support of her latest album, “Still Unforgettable.” The Grammy-winner announced she was diagnosed with hepatitis C in February 2008. Her kidneys failed after treatment and she had since been seeking a donor. SUSPECT IN DOLLA MURDER CHARGED: Georgia man accused of gunning down rapper at the Beverly Center. MIJAC POSTPONES FOUR CONCERTS: Kickoff to 50-night stand moves delayed five days three July shows move to 2010. Reps for Michael Jackson’s upcoming string of London concerts have announced that several will be postponed, prompting more speculation that the singer’s health is not as good as his camp is claiming.
The opening night at the 02 Arena had been set for July 8 but will be pushed back to July 13, promoters stated. In addition, shows scheduled for July 10, July 12 and July 14 will instead be held in March 2010.